Many conservationists are raising alarm about growing ocean pollution caused by the increased waste created out of the coronavirus pandemic.
With a lifespan of 450 years, these masks and gloves are an ecological timebomb given their lasting environmental consequences for our planet. A recent study in the Environment, Science & Technology journal estimates that 129 billion face masks and 65 billion gloves are being used each month. Regarding COVID waste, of course we must favor reusable masks and gloves. Shared from Angry Earth #northernbeachescleanupcrew #plasticfree Comments are closed.
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